From a rooftop sixteen floors above ByWard Market to a courtyard by the falls — the ten outdoor tables worth chasing all summer.
Ottawa's highest rooftop, sixteen floors above the Andaz in ByWard Market. Signature cocktails, small plates, and a fire pit terrace with panoramic views of Parliament Hill and the Gatineau Hills.
Visit website →A sprawling deck overlooking Rideau Falls — string lights, fire pits, red umbrellas, and sunset views over the Ottawa River.
Visit website →La Terrasse overlooks the Rideau Canal locks and Parliament Hill — one of the most storied patio views in the city.
Visit website →Modern Italian on the Rideau Canal, with boats gliding past your table — a summer institution for decades.
Visit website →Waterfront at Dow's Lake, open year-round — house cocktails, tiki drinks, and comfort food on a spacious lakeside patio.
Visit website →A refined, covered patio overlooking the Rideau Canal just below the National Arts Centre — polished and pre-show ready.
Visit website →A garden patio in the ByWard Market — oysters, craft cocktails, and a lively late-night scene.
Visit website →A lounge-style patio strung with lights — French bistro fare and a daily Hill Hour worth timing your visit around.
Visit website →A Little Italy patio from the team behind EVOO Greek Kitchen — Mediterranean plates and cocktails on Preston Street.
Visit website →A hidden ByWard Market courtyard with hanging vines and murals — elevated pub food in one of the city's most secluded patios.
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